Julio Teheran feels effects of Atlanta Braves' feeble offense

ATLANTA -- Shelby Miller was the Atlanta Braves starter who couldn't get any offensive support last year.

Julio Teheran has been the biggest victim of the Braves' feeble offense this season.

Atlanta is last in the National League in batting average (.226), homers (22) and runs scored (166), so it isn't as if any Braves starter gets much support.

It has been really bad, though, with Teheran on the mound.

During right-hander's 11 starts, the Braves have managed just 19 runs for him. That is an average of 1.7.

Going into his start Friday night in Los Angeles against the Dodgers, Teheran has a 2.77 ERA, but just a 1-5 record.

That brings to mind Miller, who was traded to Arizona over the winter. He made the All-Star Game last year, but had a 5-17 record to go with a 3.02 ERA.

Teheran's only victory came May 18 at Pittsburgh when he didn't allow a run over 7 2/3 innings.

In his past eight starts, the native of Colombia has a 1.58 ERA with three losses and four no-decisions to go with the victory over the Pirates.

The series opener at Dodger Stadium would be a perfect time for the Braves to finally get going at the plate for Teheran.

In five regular-season starts against the Dodgers, Teheran is 0-4 with a 5.63 ERA. Counting the postseason, he has allowed 16 earned runs at Los Angeles in 15 innings.

Teheran was bothered by a blister on his right during a loss to Miami last Sunday, but hopes to be discomfort free against the Dodgers.

"I was trying to battle, and the whole game it was painful, but it's one of those things that you try to put on the side," Teheran said of most recent start.

"I just got to get it right and healthy and get the blister out. I think I'm going to be fine and doing what I did before."